Population 5,914 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Freetown
Household size in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in East Freetown average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. East Freetown has larger households than at least four in five Massachusetts cities.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 39.5 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 40.5 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 41.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.6 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of East Freetown is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 45.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 12.5% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 11.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in East Freetown (13.9%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 11.1 points, even as the national share fell. East Freetown has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Massachusetts cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Freetown
Renters in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 39.0% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 38.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 36.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
East Freetown is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in East Freetown: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1959 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1960 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1962 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in East Freetown is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Even so, homes here are newer than in the Providence area overall, where the median home dates to 1962. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,014 | $928 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,027 | $974 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,214 | $1,103 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,803 | $1,439 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$789 | +$511 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Freetown pays $1,803 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $789 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Freetown
Bachelor's degrees in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 28.5% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 29.6% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 32.4% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.5% | 35.2% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in East Freetown as nationally: 36.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.8% | 82.1% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 83.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 87.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 88.3% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in East Freetown: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Freetown
| Period | East Freetown | Providence area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Freetown runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Freetown compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Freetown | 2.81 | 42.4 | 13.9% | 19.0% | 6.0% | 1970 | $1,803 | 36.5% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Heaven Heights | 3.54 | 42.0 | 8.5% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1993 | $2,450 | 32.7% | 88.1% | 7.1% |
| Chartley | 2.86 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,796 | 44.6% | 95.0% | 5.2% |
| Lakeville | 2.88 | 44.2 | 8.6% | 16.5% | 6.6% | 1983 | $2,024 | 38.4% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| Acushnet | 2.61 | 46.3 | 12.0% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 1972 | $1,277 | 26.4% | 87.2% | 2.8% |
| Lakeside | 2.57 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 1969 | $1,526 | 33.5% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Assonet | 2.70 | 43.1 | 6.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 1981 | $1,678 | 40.9% | 92.3% | 3.6% |
| Rochester | 2.60 | 45.8 | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 1981 | $1,438 | 44.3% | 93.5% | 2.4% |
| Tinkhamtown | 2.33 | 52.6 | 5.9% | 7.2% | 9.0% | 1979 | $1,332 | 40.7% | 92.0% | 1.6% |
| Assonet Bay Shores | 2.86 | 43.8 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,796 | 44.6% | 95.0% | 5.2% |
| South Middleboro | 2.50 | 42.1 | 12.7% | 16.3% | 3.8% | 1983 | $1,511 | 26.3% | 93.8% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Freetown. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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